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In 2023, 99 Irish hospital consultants earned over €350,000, up from 57 in 2022, due to new pay deals and contract changes.
A 2023 HSE internal audit found that 99 hospital consultants in Ireland earned over €350,000 annually in public sector pay, more than doubling from 57 in 2022.
The increase was linked to new pay agreements, reversal of past cuts, and a transition year for a new consultant contract.
High earners were mainly in radiology, emergency medicine, surgery, and psychiatry, with total payments reaching €41 million and an average of €416,000.
The audit cited concerns over workload, patient safety, and burnout, recommending better tracking of payments and reducing off-contract work through hiring and capacity increases.
Findings align with prior audits and raise ongoing questions about public healthcare pay transparency and spending.
En 2023, 99 consultores hospitalarios irlandeses ganaron más de 350.000 €, frente a 57 en 2022, debido a nuevos acuerdos salariales y cambios en los contratos.